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Regional Employer Partnership Award - 2026 Nomination Form

The Regional Employer Partnership Award celebrates exemplary collaborations between Employment Service Providers (ESPs) and employers across First Work’s regions: Central, Southwest, Eastern, and Northern regions, highlighting successful partnerships that have led to meaningful employment opportunities and positive outcomes for job seekers. This award recognizes the vital role of employers in supporting the mission of ESPs and fostering inclusive and supportive workplaces.

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026
Please note, nominations are for First Work Members only. Submissions external to the network will not be considered.
Award Criteria
  1. Partnership Impact: The nominee should demonstrate a strong collaborative partnership between an Employment Service Provider (ESP) and an employer, resulting in successful job placements or workforce development initiatives.
  2. Employment Success: The partnership should have contributed to significant employment outcomes for job seekers, showcasing innovative approaches, and effective strategies that benefit both employers and employees.
  3. Innovation and Collaboration: The partnership should exemplify innovation, creativity, and a high level of collaboration between the ESP and the employer, leading to sustainable employment solutions and positive workplace experiences.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Nominees are collaborative efforts between ESPs and employers.
  • The partnership should have resulted in sustainable employment outcomes, such as job placements, skills development programs, or inclusive hiring practices with a focus on decent work.
  • Nominations should focus on partnerships that have made a notable impact on workforce development and employment opportunities within the community.
Additional Considerations:
  • Nominations can be submitted by ESPs or employers who have successfully collaborated to achieve employment-related goals.
  • The application process should include details of the partnership's impact, highlighting successful initiatives, outcomes, and the mutual benefits derived from the collaboration.
  • This award aims to showcase best practices in employer-ESPs partnerships and inspire other organizations to forge similar collaborative relationships to advance employment opportunities and support job seekers.
Nominee Information
1.Provide the following Nominee information and ensure it is accurate.(Required.)
2.Please select the Nominee's Region(Required.)
Nominator Information
This person will be the first point of contact should the Nominee be selected as the winner of this award and will function as the primary contact to help coordinate First Work’s recognition efforts.Nominator Information
3.Provide the following Nominator information and ensure it is accurate.(Required.)
4.Please select the relationship to the Nominee(Required.)
Nomination Details
5.Describe the nature and impact of the partnership between the Employment Service Provider (ESP) and the employer on job seekers. Include specific examples of successful job placements, workforce development initiatives, job trials, and volunteer opportunities. (max 500 words)
6.How has this partnership contributed to the overall mission of both the ESP and the employer, and what measurable outcomes have been achieved (e.g., number of job placements, retention rates, skills developed)? (max 500 words)
7.What makes the employer a decent work employer? (max 500 words)
Decent work encompasses productive work opportunities that deliver a fair income, security in the workplace, and social protection.
8.Can you share any success stories of clients who benefited from this partnership and explain how their journeys showcase the partnership’s effectiveness? (max 500 words)
9.Is there anything else you would like to add about the nominee's qualifications and why they should be considered for the Employer Partnership Award? (max 500 words)